PowerShield 3W

Introducing PowerShield 3W

A proprietary adhesive, combined with highly engineered films, makes this our most durable backsheet ever. PowerShield 3W can help protect your module and ensure it is a reliable source of power over its warranty period.

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Enhanced Durability

Honeywell PowerShield 3W includes a new proprietary adhesive that was specifically designed for improved performance and confidence in PV applications. Independent photovoltaics-industry laboratory tests show that PowerShield 3W can withstand more than 3,000 hours of exposure at an 85°C (185°F) temperature and 85 percent relative humidity without delaminating.

Not All Backsheets Are Equal

Honeywell commissioned independent laboratories to study the differences between various backsheet constructions, including PVF-based, other fluorine film-based, and non-fluorine film-based technologies.
As part of the study, all backsheets were obtained via commercial channels. This test program included both direct backsheet sample testing as well as full-size module testing.

Full-size modules (240Wp) were utilized for this testing

All modules were built at the same fabrication shop

All modules were built under the same standard conditions

All modules were built using the same cells*, but with different backsheets available in the marketplace**

Specified module tests were generally conducted by 3rd party test-houses (PI Berlin/TUV Rheinland/Trace Labs) using test methods described in standards such as IEC 61215 ed.2 & IEC 61730-1 as applicable

Additional data on the samples were generated through in-house testing and observations using methods that are generally accepted in the market.

**We acknowledge that module makers have discretion in designing and choosing materials. This study was designed to hold all factors constant except for the backsheet

While Honeywell International Inc. believes that the information presented herein is accurate, we make no representations or warranties of any kind to the reliability of this data as incorporated into any specific product design. A number of factors may affect performance of any specific photovoltaic module, such as design, components, construction and manufacturing conditions, all of which must be taken into account by the customer in manufacturing its product. Information provided herein does not relieve the user from the responsibility of carrying out its own tests and experiments and the user assumes all risks and liability (including, but not limited to, risks relating to results, performance, patent infringements and health, safety and environment) for the results obtained by the use of this information.